jake owen

The 8th annual ACM Honors are right around the corner, and one excited country star has been selected to host the event. Jake Owen will lead the evening of awards and music.

Jake Owen's 'What We Ain't Got' is a heartfelt song about love and loss -- different from anything we've heard from the country beach boy to date. More stripped down and introspective, 'What We Ain't Got' is a departure from the easy-going vibe of Owen's most recent hit 'Beachin,' but no less compelling. A powerful ballad sung with raw honesty and heartbreaking soul, this new single is sure to have fans viewing the star in a whole new light.

Obviously, Jake Owen loves country music. So when he encountered a self-professed country music hater recently, the star used his charm and talent to convince her that, maybe, country music ain't so bad.

Just like in the Trace Atkins song, "Songs About Me," Countryfest 2014 headliner Jake Owen made a lifelong country fan out of a civilian just by inviting her to his show. Jake and his personal trainer were hanging at the pool before his show last weekend at Mohegan Sun (the night before he came here for Countryfest) when they struck up a conversation with three cougars celebrating their

Once again, right place at the right time. I was standing backstage at WGNA's Countryfest, minding my own business when guess who walked right by me? Get ready, girls! I have video for ya.

The stars of Countryfest 2014 sure knew they were showing up for a good time Saturday, but what they didn't know was that they were going to get 'GNA'd!

Here are a few shots as I walked around in the crowd on this incredible day at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. My apologies in advance for stepping on blankets, tripping on your chairs and bothering you in general.

Just before taking the stage at Countryfest 2014 Saturday, Jake Owen was presented with a very sweet and special surprise to celebrate his hit song "Beachin'" making No. 1 on country radio charts.

Not to worry, country music groupies.  I will have a ton of photos of the stars (many from backstage!), but I wanted to pay attention to the REAL stars of the show—all of you who came out in DROVES for Countryfest 2014.

Jake Owen certainly seemed comfortable on the Countryfest 2014 stage. So comfortable, he did his whole set without shoes!

It's here! The day you've been waiting for all year! Countryfest 2014!

As Jake Owen's smash hit "Beachin'" hit No.1 on the charts this week, everyone here at 'GNA is busy preparing for our biggest event of the year—Countryfest! And with more than 15,000 people expected to attend the all-day party in Schaghticoke, the local media is getting excited too...